A Los Angeles elected official blamed Toyota for the increase in catalytic converter thefts in the area during a recent town hall meeting.
After the Los Angeles City Council made it illegal to own a detached catalytic converter without verification of legal possession in an 8–4 vote on April 11 to deter thieves, Los Angeles Councilwoman Nithya Raman—one of the opposing votes—said during a town hall that Toyota is largely responsible for the thefts of converters from Priuses, which are the most common vehicles targeted by thieves in the area.
